Bettesworth Construction Team
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Food Storage
How Long Ham Lasts in the Refrigerator: Safe Storage Times by Type
Most opened or cooked ham lasts 3 to 5 days in a refrigerator kept at 40°F or below, but the safe window varies by type and packaging. Check the storage chart, package directions, and temperature history before eating or freezing ham.
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Deck Staining
How to Match New Stain to Old Wood Without Making the Repair Stand Out
Matching new stain to old wood takes more than choosing a color: the species, surface preparation, finish, and sheen all affect the result. Learn how to identify the repair, test a representative sample, and build color carefully without promising an invisible match.
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cut flowers
Homemade Flower Food That Actually Helps Bouquets Last
Homemade flower food is not one-size-fits-all: use a commercial packet when available, clean water as a dependable fallback, or diluted regular lemon-lime soda as an emergency substitute for some flowers. Learn the safe vase-care steps and why bleach must never be mixed with acids.
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Home Design
60 Small Kitchen Ideas That Make Every Inch Work Harder
Make a small kitchen work harder with 60 practical ideas for cabinets, drawers, walls, the pantry, counters, and flexible furniture. Start by measuring usable space and choosing organizers for the way you actually cook and store things.
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grass seed
Spring Grass Seeding by Growing Zone: When to Seed for a Strong Lawn
Spring grass seeding depends on grass type, soil temperature, and local weather—not just your USDA zone. Use the zone table as a planning guide, then confirm conditions and decide whether spring repair or a fall renovation is the better fit.
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Curb Appeal
Front Yard Flower Bed Ideas That Actually Improve Curb Appeal
A front yard flower bed improves curb appeal when it fits the house and site, looks deliberate from the street, and stays healthy through the seasons. Use these design ideas and installation steps to plan a bed suited to your conditions and maintenance routine.
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container gardening
The 44 Best Tomato Varieties for Real Home Gardens
Choose tomato varieties by growing season, space and support, fruit use, and known disease problems—not by a universal ranking. This region-aware guide explains what to check and points to extension sources for verifying cultivar traits.
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Curb Appeal
Pruning Knock Out Roses the Right Way for Stronger Growth and More Blooms
Prune established standard Knock Out® roses in late winter or early spring when new shoots appear. Choose a 12-inch annual cutback for size control or selectively remove about one-third of the oldest canes to renew a mature shrub.
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flower beds
17 Low Perennials That Make Garden Borders Look Finished
Choose low perennials by mature size, light, moisture, and drainage rather than appearance at purchase. Compare 17 extension-listed options and check local guidance for cultivar size, spread, hardiness, and invasiveness.
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Curb Appeal
Planting Hydrangeas the Right Way: Timing, Soil Prep, Watering, and Bloom Success
Identify the hydrangea species or cultivar before planting: light, pruning, cold hardiness, and bloom-color response differ. Learn how to choose a site, prepare soil, water for local conditions, and protect flowering.
